Monday, January 4, 2010

Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve, Mexico

A week's escape from the Canadian winter to the sun and warmth of the Riviera Maya included a day's trip into the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve. A rough drive by jeep followd by an extensive boat tour through part of the reserve provided for an excellent day back into some spectacular natural areas away from the resorts and their crowds. Searching for turtles in the extensive bays with fringing mangroves, was followed by a bottlenose dolphin sighting, a trip to a frigate bird colony, and then some snorkelling above the local reefs.